Encyclopaedia of Sustainable Tourism, (Hardcover)

Tourism impacts globally upon ecology, economies, peoples, cultures and the built environment, so devleopment must be sustainable to preserve the environment and culture it exploits. Takingan interdisciplinary perspective, this volume presents a comprehensive synthesis of the diverseconsiderations, language and terms particular to sustainable tourism. Writen by a global team ofacademics and practitioners to reflect sustainable tourism from a truly worldwide perspective, thisbook: Includes articles covering all aspects of sustainability and tourism, helpfully categorized into: 'Types' of tourism; common 'Terms'; important 'Organizations' and 'Awards'; key 'Treaties' and'Schemes'; as well as 'Technical' aspects of sustainable tourism development. Presents detailed cross referencing between entries, suggestions for further reading andrelevant websites, and is fully referenced with an extensive bibliography. Features a foreword from the Chair of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and over180 illustrations.